Meetings concerning the relocation have already taken place with Halton Borough Council, the police and the emergency services.

Organisers however are keen to point out that event planning is still at an early stage and the licence application is expected to be submitted over the coming weeks.

Chief executive of Cream, James Burton said: “Creamfields is an internationally acclaimed event and over the last seven years has made a huge contribution to Liverpool’s cultural renaissance. A successful Creamfields will help promote Halton and demonstrate their willingness to deliver a major cultural event.”